Which statement supports the key idea that the knowledge Icarus gained was valuable to him?

Icarus found the limits of his freedom.

Which statement best describes the message of the poem?

Icarus learned something by flying too far.

How does the poet use language to set the tone of the poem?

The poet uses reasoning language to set a thoughtful tone.

What best describes why the poet uses the structure found in lines 4 and 5 of the poem?

He uses it to maintain the flow and the feeling of being drawn downward

Reread the first line of the poem. Which sentence best describes the poet’s purpose for beginning the poem this way?

The poet wants to establish sympathy for Icarus.

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"Icarus's Flight" poem

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1
Which statement supports the key idea that the knowledge Icarus gained was valuable to him?
Icarus was not seen by shepherds and farmers.
Icarus discovered a law to protect his fall.
Icarus burned his wings and fell to Earth.
Icarus found the limits of his freedom.
2
Which word best describes the theme of the poem?
Insight
Freedom
Fear
Wisdom
3
In lines 1, 5, 14, and 18, the poet puts a question mark before the end of the line. The poet does this to...
exclaim a thought loudly
reverse the meaning of the line
create randomness
make the reader pause
4
Which statement best describes the message of the poem?
Icarus flew too far for no good reason.
Icarus was excited by flying too far.
Icarus had a habit of flying too far.
Icarus learned something by flying too far.
5
How does the poet use language to set the tone of the poem?
The poet uses exciting language to set a fiery tone.
The poet uses formal language to set an uncaring tone.
The poet uses reasoning language to set a thoughtful tone.
The poet uses mournful language to set a sad tone.
6
The poem reveals the thoughts and feelings of Daedalus.
False
True
7
What best describes why the poet uses the structure found in lines 4 and 5 of the poem?
He uses it to capture the reader’s attention throughout the poem.
He uses it to maintain the flow and the feeling of being drawn downward
He uses it to make the reader think about what is happening in each stanza.
He uses it to make the reader go back and read the previous stanza
8
The poet’s use of the words liberty and freedom creates what mood in the poem?
Serious
Frightening
Careless
Cautious
9
Reread the first line of the poem. Which sentence best describes the poet’s purpose for beginning the poem this way?
The poet wants to criticize Icarus.
The poet wants to establish that Icarus did not know what he was doing.
The poet wants to establish sympathy for Icarus.
The poet wants to establish the idea that Icarus was a young boy.
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The effect of alliteration in the third stanza is emphasizing Icarus's plight.
False
True

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